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In-Service Trainings

National CASA Association standards require that active CASAs complete 12 hours of continuing education each year after completing the initial 30-hour pre-service training. Continuing Education and In-Service training hours are tracked by the Jackson County CASA COMET database. Please RSVP to kkrumm@jacksoncountycasa-mo.org, or 816-842-2272 ext. 204.

July 10, 2009 — 2 – 4 p.m.
Presenter/Agency: Susan Peach, LCSW, Lifeworks Family Treatment Group
Topic: Understanding sibling bonds, bonding and attachment.
Location: CASA offices, 2544 Holmes, KCMO 64108

July 24, 2009 — 2 – 4 p.m.
Presenter/Agency: Susan Peach, LCSW, Lifeworks Family Treatment Group
Topic: Differential diagnoses and medications used for treatment
Location: CASA offices, 2544 Holmes, KCMO 64108

August 5, 2009 — Noon – 1 p.m.
Presenter/Agency: Director, Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
Topic: Overview of CAPA program and services
Location: CASA offices, 2544 Holmes, KCMO 64108

September 30, 2009 — 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Presenter/Agency: Linda Dodds, Children’s Place
Topic: Brain Gym – a learning enhancement tool used by the Center, and taught to parents and providers.
Location: CASA offices, 2544 Holmes, KCMO 64108

Other ways to participate in continuing education:

Local Workshops

Local workshops
TO GET CREDIT: Write maximum one-page summary of workshop topic and your response to it's content. (What were the issues? List strengths and weaknesses of the workshop. What were the outcomes? List and discuss your overall thought or opinion of the workshop.) Include date, trainer names and length of session.

College-level course work
Take a college course that focuses on CASA related topics; i.e., Child Development, Family Law, Child Abuse/Neglect, Communications w/children, etc. [CREDIT HOURS: VARY]

TO GET CREDIT: Send copy of final semester grade card with course description attached.

Self-guided options 
(Contact Karrie at 816-842-2272 ext 204 to discuss applicable credit hours.)
Watch a documentary or movie that focuses on CASA related topics [CREDIT HOURS: VARY]

TO GET CREDIT: Write maximum one-page summary of show's topic and your response to it's content. (What were the issues? List strengths and weaknesses of the show. What were the outcomes? List and discuss your overall thought or opinion of the show.) Include date, title and length.

Listen to a radio show that focuses on CASA related topics [CREDIT HOURS: VARY]

TO GET CREDIT: Write maximum one-page summary of show's topic and your response to it's content. (What were the issues? List strengths and weaknesses of the show. What were the outcomes? List and discuss your overall thought or opinion of the show.) Include date, guest names, station name and length.

Read book, magazine or newspaper articles about CASA related topics.[CREDIT HOURS: VARY]

TO GET CREDIT: Write maximum one-page summary of material read and your response to it's content. (What were the issues? List strengths and weaknesses of the material read. What were the outcomes? List and discuss your overall thought or opinion of the material read.) Include title, date of material read, and type of material (magazine, book, etc.)